The Political Economy of Revenue-Forecasting Experience from Low-Income Countries

Author/creator Danninger, Stephan Author
Other author Kyobe, Annette Author
Other author Cangiano, M. Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington : International Monetary Fund
Description225 p.
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Summary Annotation This paper analyzes interference and timeliness in the revenue-forecasting process, using new data on revenue-forecasting practices in low-income countries. Interference is defined as the occurrence of a significant deviation from purely technical forecasts. a theoretical model explains forecasting interference through government corruption. the data broadly supports the model, and the results are robust to alternative explanations. the paper also constructs three indices-transparency, formality, and organizational simplicity-that characterize revenue-forecasting practices, and assesses their effectiveness in producing an upfront-that is, timely-budget envelope. More transparent and simple forecasting processes lead to early budget constraints, while formality has no measurable effect.
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